Struggling to remove through-hole components without damaging pads or spending hours with solder wick? The YIHUA 948D-III combines a 110W soldering iron and powered desoldering gun in one station, letting you extract and replace components in a single workflow.
Whether you’re pulling capacitors from vintage computers, removing DIP sockets from arcade boards, or salvaging components from donor PCBs, this station handles the jobs that make basic irons and manual pumps frustrating.
At a Glance
| Soldering Iron | Desoldering Gun |
|---|---|
| 110W EVO heating element | Built-in vacuum pump |
| 200°C – 480°C range | 380°C – 480°C range |
| PID control (20ms intervals) | PID control (20ms intervals) |
| Fast heat-up and recovery | 0.05MPa suction power |
✓ Both tools operate simultaneously ✓ 10-minute sleep mode with auto shutdown ✓ Digital calibration for both tools ✓ Four nozzle sizes included
Why Powered Desoldering Changes Everything
Manual desoldering pumps and solder wick work for occasional joints. But when you’re removing a 40-pin DIP socket, replacing a row of capacitors, or extracting components from a multi-layer board, manual methods become slow and risky.
The YIHUA 948D-III uses a built-in vacuum pump to pull molten solder directly into a collection chamber.
Heat → Trigger → Gone.
No burnt fingers from spring-loaded pumps. No leftover solder bridging adjacent pins. No damaged pads from repeated heating.
The 0.05MPa suction clears joints quickly, even on boards with heavy thermal planes. Continuous operation means you can work down a row of pins without stopping to empty a manual pump after every joint.
110W That Actually Delivers
The soldering iron uses a 110W EVO heating element for rapid heat-up and fast thermal recovery. Cold pads and ground planes won’t slow you down.
The PID control compensates every 20ms—that’s 50 corrections per second—maintaining your set temperature even when heat transfers to large components.
This power matters for lead-free desoldering work. Higher melting points and thermal demands require sustained heat delivery. The 948D-III keeps up.
What You Can Repair and Restore
Vintage Computer Restoration Remove and replace electrolytic capacitors on Amiga, Commodore, and classic Macintosh boards. Extract corroded DIP chips for socket installation. Clear decades of old solder from multi-layer PCBs.
Arcade and Pinball Repair Pull failed capacitors and voltage regulators from game boards. Remove DIP ROM chips for replacement or burning. Service coin mechanisms and control boards.
Console Modding and Repair Install mod chips requiring through-hole desoldering. Replace capacitors on original Xbox and PlayStation boards. Extract components for diagnostic testing.
Component Salvage Recover valuable parts from donor boards. Extract relays, connectors, and sockets cleanly for reuse. Build your parts inventory from retired equipment.
Nixie Tube Projects The continuous desoldering handles heavy pins on nixie tube sockets without jamming. Remove and replace tubes on clocks and displays.
Four Nozzles. Every Component Covered.
| Size | Best For |
|---|---|
| 0.8mm | Standard resistor and small capacitor leads, fine-pitch through-hole |
| 1.0mm | General-purpose—IC pins, transistor leads, medium capacitors |
| 1.2mm | Larger component leads, connector pins, voltage regulators |
| 2.0mm | Heavy-duty work on large pins, wire connections, chunky vintage parts |
Pro tip: Match nozzle size to lead diameter for fastest, cleanest extraction. A properly sized nozzle creates better vacuum seal around the joint.
Jam-Free Design
Cheaper desoldering tools clog constantly. Solder builds up, blocks the vacuum path, and forces you to stop mid-job.
The YIHUA 948D-III uses an improved flow path and collection system for uninterrupted work:
→ Transparent chamber shows when to empty → Replaceable ceramic and carbon filters protect the pump → Included cleaning pins clear stubborn blockages
The kit includes 2 ceramic filters and 8 carbon filters to keep you working.
Smart Protection Built In
10-Minute Sleep Mode Leave either tool idle and temperature drops automatically. Extends heating element life. Extends tip and nozzle life. Saves energy.
Automatic Shutdown Activates after extended sleep. Walk away without worrying about hot tools left running.
Digital Calibration Both tools include on-screen calibration. Enter actual measured temperature, station corrects automatically. No external equipment needed.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Soldering Iron Power | 110W (EVO heating element) |
| Soldering Iron Temperature | 200°C – 480°C |
| Soldering Iron Control | PID (20ms compensation) |
| Desoldering Gun Temperature | 380°C – 480°C |
| Desoldering Gun Control | PID (20ms compensation) |
| Vacuum Suction | 0.05MPa |
| Nozzle Sizes | 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.2mm, 2.0mm |
| Sleep Mode | 10 minutes |
| Input Voltage | 220V AC |
Everything You Need in the Box
| Quantity | Item |
|---|---|
| 1x | YIHUA 948D-III station unit |
| 1x | YIHUA 948DG desoldering handpiece |
| 1x | YIHUA K917C soldering iron |
| 4x | Desoldering nozzles (0.8/1.0/1.2/2.0mm) |
| 1x | Metallic holder (fits both handpieces) |
| 1x | Set of cleaning pins |
| 1x | Transparent solder residue chamber |
| 2x | Filter springs |
| 2x | Ceramic filters |
| 8x | Carbon filters |
12-Month UK Warranty
Every YIHUA 948D-III is backed by 12-month UK-exclusive technical coverage with 24/7 professional support. Manufacturing defect or material issue? We repair or replace it.
What Makers Are Saying
“Recapped three Amiga boards in one afternoon. The powered desoldering makes such a difference compared to wick and manual pumps. Clean pad every time, no lifted traces.”
“Started salvaging components from e-waste as a hobby. This station paid for itself in recovered parts within the first month. The continuous suction means I can strip a board in minutes.”
